Chevrolet Silverado 3500: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 88 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2010–2024 (14) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2024 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | silverado-3500-2024-transmission-valve-body | Transmission valve body failure and hard shifting | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2024-12 → 2026-07 | 48 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | silverado-3500-2024-oil-cooler-failure | Oil cooler failure allowing oil into coolant | POWER TRAIN, ENGINE | 2 | 2025-10 → 2026-03 | 48 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | silverado-3500-2024-spongy-brake-pedal | Spongy brake pedal requiring full travel to stop | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2025-03 → 2026-04 | 48 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | silverado-3500-2024-infotainment-failure | Infotainment module failure disabling cameras and audio | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2025-03 → 2026-08 | 48 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2024 | silverado-3500-2024-trailer-brake-disconnect | Trailer brake controller disconnection warnings | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 2023-05 → 2026-03 | 48 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | silverado3500-2022-tailgate-unintended-open | Tailgate unintended opening via electronic switch | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 6 | 2024-05-09 → 2026-07-08 | 27 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | silverado3500-2022-service-brakes-stopping-power | Service brake stopping power and brake bias | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2022-12-12 → 2025-08-26 | 27 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | silverado3500-2022-trailer-brake-control-failure | Integrated trailer brake control failure while towing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 2 | 2023-08-24 → 2026-06-16 | 27 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | silverado3500-2022-powertrain-transmission-fault | Powertrain transmission shift failure and parts unavailability | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2024-11-14 → 2026-04-01 | 27 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2022 | silverado3500-2022-rear-window-leak | Rear window water leak and associated electrical damage | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2025-05-07 → 2025-08-26 | 27 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-tailgate-unintended-open | Power tailgate unintended opening and closing | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 13 | 2023-07 → 2026-04 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-def-emissions-reduced-power | DEF system faults and reduced-power mode | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2022-07 → 2026-02 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-transmission-powertrain-failure | Transmission and powertrain loss of drive | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2021-09 → 2026-02 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-engine-lifter-oil-consumption | Engine lifter failure and oil consumption | ENGINE | 1 | 2025-11 → 2025-11 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-ac-belt-steering-brake-failure | AC compressor seizure with steering and brake loss | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 2024-12 → 2024-12 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-trailer-lighting-module | Trailer lighting module intermittent failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 2021-03 → 2021-03 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2021 | silverado3500-2021-service-brake-abnormal-noise | Service brake abnormal noise and pad ejection | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2024-06 → 2024-11 | 38 | 2026-08-21 |
| 2020 | silverado-3500-2020-transmission-lockup | Rear wheel lockup from transmission valve body failure | POWER TRAIN | 8 | 2024-11 → 2025-07 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | silverado-3500-2020-trailer-brake-module | Trailer brake module failure during towing | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2024-08 → 2025-06 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | silverado-3500-2020-rear-brake-failure | Rear brake pad and pressure failure | SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 2021-03 → 2025-01 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2020 | silverado-3500-2020-def-limp-mode | DEF heater failure triggering reduced-power limp mode | POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2022-03 → 2025-01 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | silverado-3500-2019-recall-parts-unavailable | Recall repair parts unavailable | EQUIPMENT | 2 | 2020-02 → 2021-12 | 23 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | silverado-3500-2019-transfer-case-transmission | Transfer case and transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2018-11 → 2026-03 | 23 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | silverado-3500-2019-electrical-power-loss | Electrical wiring failure causing loss of power | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2023-05 → 2025-10 | 23 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | silverado-3500-2019-brake-power-loss | Loss of braking power | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2023-09 → 2024-01 | 23 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | silverado-3500-2018-body-structure-defects | Bed hitch and body fabrication defects | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2018-10 → 2018-12 | 22 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | silverado-3500-2018-diesel-emissions-system | Diesel emissions system component failures | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 2018-08 → 2021-02 | 22 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | silverado-3500-2018-diesel-fuel-system-failure | Diesel fuel pump, injector, and tank failures | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 3 | 2023-06 → 2026-08 | 22 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | silverado-3500-2018-recall-remedy-unavailable | Recall remedy unavailable or refused | ENGINE | 6 | 2019-07 → 2026-04 | 22 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | silverado-3500-2018-electrical-stability-trailer | Electrical faults in stability control and trailer brakes | STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 3 | 2021-02 → 2026-01 | 22 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-transmission-hard-shift | Harsh shifting and torque converter shudder | POWER TRAIN | 30 | 2018-01 → 2024-11 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-fuel-injector-failure | Fuel injector failure and fuel system recall delay | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 2019-05 → 2020-03 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-backup-camera-brightness | Backup camera screen too bright at night | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | 2017-08 → 2018-04 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-brake-pedal-hard-low-speed | Hard brake pedal and reduced stopping power at low speed | SERVICE BRAKES | 32 | 2018-11 → 2023-08 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-engine-recall-block-heater | Engine recall parts delay and block heater cord fire | ENGINE | 7 | 2019-03 → 2020-03 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-power-steering-failure | Power steering assist loss and steering rack failure | STEERING | 4 | 2017-08 → 2023-07 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2017 | silverado-3500-2017-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment and Takata inflator recall | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2017-10 → 2021-10 | 139 | 2026-08-23 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-steering-gear-play | Steering gear play and looseness | STEERING | 15 | 2016-02 → 2025-06 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-trailer-brake-faults | Trailer brake controller faults while towing | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2017-10 → 2025-03 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-brake-pedal-failure | Brake pedal failure and reduced braking | SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 2017-07 → 2023-05 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-wheel-tire-vibration | Wheel and tire vibration or wear | WHEELS | 4 | 2016-03 → 2018-12 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-fuel-pump-stalling | Fuel transfer pump and CP4 injection pump failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 2016-12 → 2025-01 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-airbag-non-deployment | Airbags fail to deploy in crash | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2021-09 → 2026-02 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2016 | silverado-3500-2016-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration and speed control malfunction | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2017-04 → 2024-09 | 60 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-cp4-fuel-pump-failure | CP4 high-pressure fuel pump failure (Duramax diesel) | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11 | 2017-06 → 2026-07 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-trailer-brake-warning | Trailer brake system false warning and brake loss | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | 2015-08 → 2024-02 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-dim-headlights | Dim low-beam headlight visibility | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | 2014-12 → 2016-04 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-highway-vibration | Highway-speed vibration and driveshaft shake | SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN, WHEELS | 9 | 2015-07 → 2016-03 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-eps-power-steering-loss | Electric power steering assist loss | STEERING | 10 | 2015-08 → 2025-01 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-rear-window-shatter | Rear window shattering with defroster smoke | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 2015-04 → 2025-04 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2015 | silverado-3500-2015-engine-stall-power-loss | Sudden engine stall and loss of power while driving | ENGINE | 10 | 2015-02 → 2023-02 | 134 | 2026-08-26 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-harsh-shift-driveline | Harsh transmission shifting and driveline vibration | POWER TRAIN | 17 | 2014-03 → 2016-04 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-fuel-pump-failure | Fuel pump and fuel delivery system failure | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2014-09 → 2019-05 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-frame-corrosion | Frame corrosion and rust | STRUCTURE | 5 | 2015-08 → 2016-04 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-driver-seat-unlatch | Driver seat unlatches or shifts during driving | SEATS | 3 | 2014-06 → 2015-01 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-park-rollaway | Transmission shifts out of park into neutral unattended | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2014-09 → 2015-01 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss while driving | STEERING | 8 | 2015-03 → 2021-10 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-engine-stall | Engine stalling or power reduction while driving | ENGINE | 4 | 2014-06 → 2016-03 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | silverado-3500-2014-airbag-deploy | Air bag failure to deploy or improper deployment | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2014-08 → 2017-10 | 134 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-tcm-failure | Transmission control module failure and part shortage | POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | 2023-02 → 2023-09 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-power-steering-lockup | Intermittent loss of power steering assist | STEERING | 14 | 2013-04 → 2017-05 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-dash-crack-airbag | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2015-03 → 2020-01 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-park-rollaway | Vehicle rolls or shifts out of park unexpectedly | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2013-04 → 2014-11 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-unintended-accel | Unintended acceleration and delayed throttle response | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2013-08 → 2015-08 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | silverado-3500-2013-airbag-non-deploy | Airbags fail to deploy in frontal or rear-end collision | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2013-04 → 2014-10 | 90 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-tire-tread-separation | Tire tread separation and blowouts | TIRES | 11 | 2012-01 → 2025-12 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-transmission-hard-shifting | Transmission hard shifting and surging | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2012-06 → 2015-10 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-dashboard-cracking | Dashboard cracking near airbag housing | STRUCTURE | 13 | 2015-04 → 2023-05 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-diesel-fuel-pump-failure | Diesel fuel pump failure causing engine stall | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 | 2017-03 → 2024-09 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-airbag-deployment-failure | Airbags deploying inadvertently or failing to deploy | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2014-07 → 2019-10 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-vehicle-rollaway-parked | Vehicle rolling away unexpectedly while parked | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2013-07 → 2014-05 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-brake-pedal-no-response | Brake pedal failing to respond | SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2013-05 → 2023-06 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | silverado-3500-2012-power-steering-failure | Power steering intermittently fails | STEERING | 4 | 2014-03 → 2016-04 | 91 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-def-system-faults | Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system faults | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 2011-02 → 2022-08 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-stabilitrak-power-reduction | StabiliTrak disengagement with engine power reduction | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | 2012-02 → 2016-02 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-dashboard-cracking | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag | STRUCTURE | 20 | 2014-05 → 2019-01 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delay | Takata airbag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2017-10 → 2021-08 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-tcm-hard-shifting | Transmission control module failure and hard shifting | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2011-10 → 2023-09 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-steering-brake-loss | Simultaneous loss of power steering and brakes | STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 2011-12 → 2018-01 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2011 | silverado-3500-2011-oil-consumption | Excessive oil consumption and engine lifter wear | ENGINE | 3 | 2013-05 → 2023-10 | 104 | 2026-09-08 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-spare-tire-hoist | Spare tire hoist bracket cracking and failure | STRUCTURE, TIRES | 3 | 2013-10 → 2016-04 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-dash-crack-airbag | Dashboard cracking near passenger airbag panel | STRUCTURE | 15 | 2014-02 → 2016-03 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-engine-power-loss | Engine power loss and stall while driving | ENGINE | 8 | 2012-10 → 2015-09 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-trans-cooler-leak | Transmission cooler line leaks near exhaust | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2013-07 → 2015-06 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-defroster-fog | Defroster failure causing window fog-up | VISIBILITY | 7 | 2010-12 → 2014-05 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-airbag-malfunction | Airbag non-deployment and inadvertent deployment | AIR BAGS | 6 | 2014-02 → 2023-10 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-power-steering-loss | Power steering assist loss during driving | STEERING | 6 | 2011-01 → 2015-01 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2010 | silverado-3500-2010-tire-failure | Tire tread separation and blowout | TIRES | 4 | 2009-11 → 2012-05 | 64 | 2026-09-07 |
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Chevrolet Silverado 3500 [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/silverado-3500
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_chevrolet_silverado_3500_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Chevrolet Silverado 3500},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/silverado-3500}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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